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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nuckols, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Erik Nuckols, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nuckols completed his residency at Los Angeles Mc Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Nuckols is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nuckols’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nuckols’s office at (323) 783-4011.
Where did Dr. Nuckols go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Los Angeles Mc Kaiser Permanente
Is Dr. Nuckols board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Erik Nuckols, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nuckols speak?
Dr. Nuckols and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nuckols treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Nuckols diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Nuckols. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Past Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
- Previous Heart Attack
- Old Myocardial Infarction
- Prior Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
- I252: Old myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Nuckols perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Erik Nuckols may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nuckols' office.
Does Dr. Nuckols accept my insurance?
Dr. Nuckols accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 783-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nuckols accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Nuckols in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nuckols' office located?
Dr. Erik Nuckols' Primary Practice
4733 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 783-4011
What is Dr. Nuckols's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nuckols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255408134.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nuckols?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nuckols
What is Dr. Erik Nuckols's specialty?
Dr. Nuckols is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Nuckols to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Erik Nuckols affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nuckols is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Erik Nuckols accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Erik Nuckols is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erik Nuckols offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nuckols's office at (323) 783-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erik Nuckols?
Please contact Dr. Nuckols's office at (323) 783-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Erik Nuckols have?
Dr. Erik Nuckols is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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